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220818-N-QF023-1041 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 18, 2022) Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. FUKUDA Tatsuya, commander, Fleet Escort Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Capt. Chase Sargeant, outgoing commander, Task Force 71 and Capt. Walter Mainor, incoming commander, Task Force 71, salute during the playing of the national anthem during Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 change of command ceremony aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) pierside at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 18. Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class RuKiyah Mack)